Disp fx of proximal phalanx of left little finger, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the bone closest to the hand in the left little finger, which was out of alignment at the time of the initial fracture. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that old, displaced fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication, such as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or restricted range of motion, directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left little finger. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M20.092 for other deformities of finger(s), left hand).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced fracture of the left little finger's proximal phalanx.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute fracture; it is exclusively for late effects.